Several road and parking closures during Apple Triathlon

Contributed/City of Kelowna

Competitors during the run portion of the 2009 Kelowna Apple Triathlon.

(JOHN MCDONALD / iNFOnews.ca)

August 12, 2016 - 11:05 AM

KELOWNA - The 34th annual Apple Triathlon will be taking place on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21. Leading up to and during the event, there will be a number of road closures and transit adjustments throughout downtown, Glenmore and North Kelowna.

Motorists are asked to use caution and keep an eye out for athletes prior to and during this event as some will be familiarizing themselves with the course. Motorists are also encouraged to plan their routes to avoid delays. Race organizers have complete maps available to indicate where road traffic will be disrupted during the weekend.

Saturday, Aug. 20 - Sunday Aug. 21Road Closures
Water Street from Sunset Drive to Cawston Avenue will be closed from Saturday, Aug. 20 at 4 a.m. to Sunday, Aug. 21 at 3 p.m. This road closure is to accommodate the transition area during both race days. Access to Prospera and Delta Grand parking lots will be available after event hours.

Parking Restriction
Parking will also be restricted along the race route. Beginning at 5 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, vehicles parked along the race route in downtown Kelowna will be courtesy towed to the City Hall parking lot on Doyle Street. Vehicles parked in residential areas will be relocated around the corner or across the street to keep off the race course. Parking will be available in the Library parkade, City Hall parking lot and in other downtown locations.

Transit Service
On Saturday, Aug. 20, transit routes 2 (North End), 5 (Gordon) and 7 (Glenmore) will experience delays from 6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Route 2 will be detoured via Richter Street to Bay Street to Ellis Street (regular routing) in and out of the North End. Route 5 will be detoured via Richter Street and Cawston Avenue (stops on Ellis Street and Clement Avenue will be closed).

On Sunday, Aug. 21, routes 2 and 5 will remain on detour, and routes 7 and 10 (North Rutland) will also be detoured. Route 7 will bypass all stops on Clifton Road and High Road. Route 10 will be detoured bypassing stops on Bernard Avenue from Burtch Road to Spall Road and on Spall Road between Bernard Avenue and Enterprise Way. Route 2 will operate north and southbound on Richter Street, turning back via Broadway Avenue, Kingsway and Cambridge Avenue (no service to any Water Street or Ellis Street stops). Riders should plan ahead. For more information and to view maps outlining service impacts, please visit https://bctransit.com/kelowna/home .

Additional weekend closures:

Saturday, Aug. 20Road Closures (6 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

Water Street (west side only from Cawston Avenue to the Water Street Boat Launch)

Cawston Avenue (north side only from Water Street to Ellis Street)

Ellis Street (Cawston Avenue to Recreation Avenue)

Recreation Avenue (Ellis Street to Richter Street)

Clement Avenue (Sunset Drive to Gordon Drive)

The Water Street Boat launch and parking lot will be closed from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alternate boat launches are available at Cook Road, Sutherland Park and Queensway.

Sunday, Aug. 21Road Closures (6 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

Water Street (west side only from Cawston Avenue to the Water Street Boat Launch)

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